European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
ESCP will be the professional organisation in Europe for the prevention, treatment, education and research into colorectal disease.
ESCP is a supportive member-led society with a high profile annual conference and excellent networking opportunities. We provide high quality, multi-disciplinary clinical training at regional locations and online, together with international fellowship opportunities. Our cohort studies are groundbreaking, and we collaborate to produce high quality international guidelines.
Latest News
Report on ESCP's 4th Beyond Europe Masterclass, Cairo, Egypt
The 4th ESCP Masterclass was successfully held on 27 August 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, drawing an impressive attendance of 132 participants, including...
Low-dose aspirin for PI3K-altered localised colorectal cancer
September's Paper of the Month looks at a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial involving patients with stage I, II, or III rectal...
Breaking boundaries: ESCP-TKRCD EBSQ Coloproctology Prep Course inspires across Europe
Inspiration, preparation, and collaboration on the road to EBSQ success
Upcoming Events
HSG/GSCP Series Webinar 02: Significant Polyp Early Rectal Cancer (SPERC): Treatment Modalities
IANS in Europe: Optimising anal cancer screening
UEG Week 2025
Italian-Spanish International School of proctology and pelvic floor diseases
44th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO 44)
VII Colorectal Surgery Update & Campus
Latest LinkedIn Posts
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
September 2025
Laparoscopic 3-port total colectomy with D3 lymphadenectomy and transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) for synchronous ascending and rectosigmoid colon tumours: a video vignette - Isaac Seow-En, Madeline Yen Min Chee, Weiqin Soh
Hybrid TaTME for rectal cancer: Transanal total mesorectal excision assisted by abdominal robotic approach using RAS-Hugo™: a video vignette - Carlos-Javier Gómez Díaz, Meritxell Font Prat, Malina Caraiman Gall, Sheila Serra Pla, Meritxell Labró Ciurans, Pablo Collera Ormazabal
To read these, and other new articles relevant to colorectal pathology, log in and select 'Read Colorectal Disease Journal online' on your profile page, or become a member.
Latest open access article
Perineal salvage surgery for prolapse of ileal pouch anal anastomosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis
- Emeka Ray-Offor, Zoe Garoufalia, Sameh Hany Emile, Peter Rogers, Nir Horesh, Rachel Gefen, Peige Zhou, Giovanna DaSilva, Victor Strassmann, Steven D. Wexner
The journal of Colorectal Disease publishes original research in all disciplines relating to colorectal pathology. Find out more >